Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 33 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 116 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 27 | 26 | 33 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Wizards stunned the Lakers 116-112. The Wizards got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Wizards; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Wizards. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.